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New Hampshire Classroom Course

Overview

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion.

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Certification Cards

Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student’s address entered at the time of registration.

Who Needs Boating Education?

Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a valid boating education certificate.

Age Requirements

Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.

Special Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the New Hampshire Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037 option #1. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advance notice for the department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can also connect with the New Hampshire Relay Service or TDD at 1 (800) 735-2964.

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January 2024

  • Jan 13 Sat

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    New Hampshire Classroom Course

    Registration Open 16 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    MARINE PATROL- HQS GILFORD GILFORD, NH 03249

    • Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm

  • Jan 20 Sat

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    New Hampshire Classroom Course

    Full Event with Wait List 0 of 22 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY- HQS CONCORD, NH 03305

    • Saturday, January 20, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm

February 2024

March 2024

  • Mar 2 Sat

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    New Hampshire Classroom Course

    Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    MARINE PATROL- HQS GILFORD GILFORD, NH 03249

    • Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm

  • Mar 2 Sat

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    New Hampshire Classroom Course

    Registration Open 21 of 22 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY- HQS CONCORD, NH 03305

    • Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm

  • Mar 9 Sat

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    New Hampshire Classroom Course

    Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    New Hampshire Boat Museum Moultonborough, NH 03254

    • Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm
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